I recently had the engine replaced in my 2006 MINI Cooper (the 2nd JCW crate engine, first one was destroyed due to shop error). I found something interesting when I received both of the engines they only come with the standard MINI badge. I spoke to the head service person at my local MINI (Orlando) and even the head of the Parts Department at the same location. MINI does not offer a way to get a replacement badge!

Badge is Aluminum and the Number is Etched.

I decided to do something about it. I had a reproduction made. To have the reproduction made I had to have a few made so I wanted to see if there is any interest from other members to have a replacement badge. I would offer them for 18 shipped first class in the US.